Rory Loy urges Dundee's Pressley for more ambition this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Former Dundee striker Rory Loy called for manager Steven Pressley to adopt a more optimistic approach ahead of the new season. Ahead of their Scottish Premiership opener, which resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Celtic, Loy acknowledged the club's past successes yet questioned Pressley's cautious outlook on their goals. Loy believes that after four consecutive seasons in the top flight, Dundee should aim for higher ambitions beyond mere survival. Pressley, however, maintains a realistic perspective given the club's recent summer squad changes and aims for another solid campaign.
- •Dundee lost 1-0 to Celtic in their season opener.
- •Loy wants Pressley to express more ambition and optimism.
- •The team has faced significant squad changes this summer.
- •Dundee finished eighth last season after previous placements of 10th and sixth.
- •Pressley acknowledges the need for realistic goals following past performances.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Loy looking for more positivity from Pressley
"Is Dundee boss Steven Pressley lacking ambition? Former Dundee striker Rory Loy wants to hear more positivity from the Dens Park boss. This season marks Dundee's fourth top-flight campaign in a row and after another summer of squad upheaval Pressley is targeting survival.
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